Posts by Ashleigh Gray-Morgan

20 December 2017 Technology to counter improvised threats nets UWA $2.9 million WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds congratulated the University of Western Australia and its partner company, Scientific Aerospace Panorama Synergy, on being named winners of the Counter Improvised Threats Grand Challenge. They were awarded $2.9 million for their proposed technology of an unmanned airborne…

20 December 2017 Perth’s south east set to join the nationally-delivered NDIS People living with disability in Perth’s south east can be confident they will receive the services and support they need through the National Disability Insurance Scheme following Western Australia’s decision to join the national scheme. Senator Reynolds said she was delighted residents in…

14 December 2017 Shark mitigation report fails WA WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has expressed disappointment that the Senate Inquiry into shark mitigation and deterrent measures failed to produce a clear plan to address the increasing shark attacks in WA and protect the coastal lifestyle of Western Australians. “15 people have been killed by sharks…

12 December 2017 Review of political donations   The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is conducting a review of political donations as part of its inquiry into the conduct of the 2016 election. Committee Chair Senator Linda Reynolds said the committee believed a multi-partisan review would answer questions concerning transparency, political campaigning and the…

12 December 2017 New inquiry on decisions made by the Court of Disputed Returns The Senate has asked the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters to inquire into the implications of decisions made by the Court of Disputed Returns. Committee Chair Senator Linda Reynolds said the inquiry was an opportunity to provide greater clarity to…

12 December 2017 New inquiry on Electoral Amendment Bill The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters is inquiring into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017. Committee Chair Senator Linda Reynolds said transparency regarding political donations was necessary to ensure Australians had full confidence in the electoral system. “Australia already has…

7 December 2017 Senator Reynolds welcomes report into establishing a Modern Slavery Act WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade’s landmark report into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. The bipartisan report was tabled in the Senate today and recommendations include the establishment of…

7 December 2017 First public hearing on Section 44 The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters will hold its first public hearing on matters relating to Section 44 of Australia’s Constitution tomorrow. Committee Chair Senator Linda Reynolds said the hearing will provide the Committee with a first opportunity to understand the complexities surrounding Section 44…